SHE level M SCQF credit points 45 ECTS credit points 22.5 Module code MMB724268 Module Leader Audrey Evans School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Nursing & Community Health Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content The aim of this integrated theory and practice module is to enable the Registered Healthcare Professional to develop the requisite advanced knowledge and skills to practice safely and independently perform minor surgery, under local anaesthetic, on consenting patients within the context of agreed clinical protocols. The skills developed by participating in the module require synthesis of new knowledge to advance personal practice, allow collaborative working and communication. Practitioners will therefore, in the context of advanced level practice, explore a wide range of relevant topics such as: assessment and history taking clinical decision making evidence-based practice, minor surgical practice pharmacology, referral pathways, professional, legal and ethical imperatives'
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Advanced Level Practice Models of consultation and assessment Professional Legal and Ethical issues Anatomy, physiology Pathophysiology of skin lesions and lesion recognition Infection Control and Risk Management Skin pathologies and Differential diagnosis Surgical skills Record Keeping Decision support systems Auditing, monitoring and evaluating practice Team working
Learning outcomes arrow_forward 1 - On completion of this module students should be able to: " Critically appraise and evaluate the medico-legal and ethical literature surrounding the responsibilities and autonomy in the context of advanced nursing practice " Critically explore and apply the frameworks designed to elicit a guided clinical history, in relation to differential diagnosis and presenting complaint for minor surgery " Critically review and evaluate the principals and any complexity of each case to obtain informed consent " Critically appraise and evaluate the current literature on patient safety of administering local anaesthetic and drug interactions for the patient undergoing minor surgery " Differentiate and draw conclusions from benign and malignant pathology findings for a wide range of common presentations " Critically reflect and evaluate on the association of the underlying anatomy, physiology and common pathology of the skin; to interpret the significance and implications of common clinical findings " Critically evaluate literature relating to advancing surgical techniques and reflect on practice for skin types i.e. Afro Caribbean. " Critically reflect on personal ability to interpret findings and communicate a patient's condition to other members of the healthcare team, in a timely manner. " Critically reflect on autonomous practice and evaluate the impact of performing minor surgery within own area of practice. " Engage in critical dialogue and generate ideas which contribute to the enhancement and development of advanced level practice in minor surgery " Demonstrate safe and competent practice in minor surgical practices.
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward This module is a blended learning module. Module content and format are designed to encourage the participants to optimise opportunities to apply theory into practice. The use of interactive, multimedia educational technology is expected to facilitate the development and enhancement of transferrable practical, analytical, and computer-literacy skills. The module content will actively promote the development of a critical, analytical and reflective approach to professional practice. This is a collaborative module delivered by the experts in the Canniesburn unit in Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI). Students will have appropriate learning resources delivered from GRI for face to face contact, GCU learn will be used for interactive discussion boards, online learning resources, and student will have access to GCU resources to support self-directed study. The face to face contact will be delivered in two blocks of five 7 hour days (70 hours). These face to face days will comprise of theory lectures from plastic surgery experts and the group work will be used to enhance understanding and application of new knowledge. Each student will have minimum of 6 hours per week for 35 weeks (210 hrs) of supervised clinical practice within the student's own workplace. Their clinical mentor will be a Consultant surgeon. The student must identify the clinical mentor on application to GGC for a place on the course. The clinical mentor (Consultant level) will provide 1:1 support, guidance and assess clinical competence on an ongoing basis throughout the module. In addition, to their protected one day in own clinical area. All students will have 7 hours per month for 8 months within the Glasgow Royal Infirmary surgical service. This is a combination of theory (16 hrs) which related to supervised simulated practice (40 hrs practical). The use of simulated skills labs are used to practice and assess consultation skills and documentation skills as part of the practice and education
Transferrable skills arrow_forward Develop independent learning skills Develop analytical study skills and IT competencies to underpin effective learning Develop critical thinking , decision making and communication skills Work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team Promote change within the advanced practice forum
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 70.00 Tutorials 16.00 Practicals 40.00 Independent Learning 279.00 Assessment 45.00
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 70 3000 word essay Course Work002 0 Log Book - Clinical competencies/portfolio Course Work003 1.5 30 MCQ - pass mark 70% (normalised to 50%) Course Work004 1.5 0 OSCE Course Work005 1 0 Final Clinical exam